2008 Incline Club News V12 LR #16

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Incline Club News V12 LR #16

Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 5:54 PM
Subject: Incline Club News V12 LR#16

Good afternoon, Incline Club!

Here’s this week’s news!

Train hard and train smart!

~Connilee

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NEXT RUN:
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Sunday, Mar 9, 8:00AM — Memorial Park
Run to Barr Camp and back via the Barr Trail.
Screw Shoes recommended

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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE:
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The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.

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“R” REPORTS:
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Cactus Pass 50km — Vado, NM — 02/16/08

Anita Bower reports:
Distance: 50km
Goal: finish as a training run
Results: 6:28:31
Website: http://www.cactuspass.com

General Summary:
This was a low key event put on by ultra-guru Mark Dorion. No hoopla, no crowds, no cars, out in the middle of nowhere.

Things Done Right:
Showed up! The weather was calling for a massive snow storm, but fortunately for the few that did show up, the weather was perfect, except for the 30mph headwind on the outbound potions of the race. Used this as an early season training run, and got to enjoy the mountains outside of El Paso covered in snow. It was gone by the end of the race. Watched my footing, as a fall could have landed me in one of the many forms of cactus along the narrow single track trail.

Things Done Wrong:
Could have went out a lot faster, but was feeling lazy, and just had too much fun sharing ultra-horror stories with other runners.

Any Other Stuff:
Simple course of out and backs. All dirt, no pavement, and great giveaways after the race. I won some gourmet coffee, which was nice.

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Ghost Town 38.5 mile run — Hillsboro NM — 01/20/08

Anita Bower reports:
Distance: 38.5 miles
Goal: finish
Results: 7:58:48
Website: http://www.journeyfromheretothere.com

General Summary:
One of the weirdest races I have ever done. But given that the race was put on by an artist, out in the middle of nowhere, I guess that’s to be expected. Very scenic, good aid and support, and the start and finish was at the RD’s home.

Things Done Right:
Went in not sure what to expect, given I had never run this event before. Used this as another training run for some upcoming 100 milers later this year. I still managed to come in third place overall female. Passed 7 people the last 6 miles, despite a nasty yet graceful fall on a rocky jeep road.

Things Done Wrong:
Froze at the start. My hand held water bottle froze shut, and I could not feel my hands for the first two hours. Got a little dehydrated because I couldn’t get to my water.

Any Other Stuff:
Tough, strange, remote course.

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Old Pueblo 50 mile trail run — Patagonia, AZ — 03/01/08

Anita Bower reports:
Distance: 50+ miles
Goal: faster than last year
Results: slower than last year (12:05:38)

General Summary:
Now that I can round up to 40, can I start using age as an excuse for slower times? This year’s race was hotter than normal, which caught a lot of runners off guard. This was the first year I didn’t need to wear a jacket at the start.

Things Done Right:
Didn’t over dress. Took in lots of electrolytes early, and didn’t cramp up later on when it got hot and windy. Lots of rookie runners, so I ended up feeling like a tour guide, which was kind of fun. Met up with some of my Badwater friends.

Things Done Wrong:
Didn’t sleep much before the race. Went in tired.

Any Other Stuff:
Very tough course. This one always hammers my quads, worse than some 100’s. Well marked, well organized, a few bear cubs here and there, water-crossings, monstrous climbs, treacherous descents, ankle deep sand, thorny plants, great aid, and great volunteers.

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IC BIRTHDAYS: 3/5/2008 — 3/11/2008
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NEW IC MEMBERS: 2/27/2008 — 3/4/2008
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Brian Peterson:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Brian%20Peterson
Steve Johnson:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Steve%20Johnson

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UPDATED ABOUT ME PAGES: 2/27/2008 — 3/4/2008
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Jason Mehlos:
http://www.inclineclub.com/show.asp?name=Jason%20Mehlos

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